A classic case of truth outweirding fiction, the story of La Musica Della Mafia is sure to prove at least as interesting as the lively and deeply traditional folk music within. In a nutshell, this is the music of the Calabrian Mafia in Italy, played by its members for its members-- frequently at parties celebrating milestones like someone getting out of jail--and chronicling the often vicious behavior of the Mafioso. Il Canto Di Malavita (literally, "songs of the bad life") has, until now, been deeply underground and it remains thoroughly contentious in Italy. Apart from the violence detailed in the lyrics, detractors argue that it glorifies those who live outside the law. While that may be true, the music's historical and cultural significance cannot be overlooked. Ditto its appeal among... Less

The Metronote Quintet: Ken Peplowski, clarinet; Frederico Britos Ruiz, violin; Frank Vignola, guitar; Mike Peters, guitar; Charlie Giordano, accordian; Michael Moore, bass Swinging French Jazz Favorite Parisian Bistro Recipes By Sharon O Connor Set a romantic Parisian mood and enjoy bistro-style dining at home with favorite Parisian bistro recipes! Includes luscious food photography, practical suggestions for creating the bistro experience at home, a description of each bistro s style, and guides to nearby sites and amusements in Paris. Tunes by Edith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, and George Gershwin are brilliantly performed by the Metronote Quintet, who set a romantic Parisian mood. Cookbook Contributors 20 contributors, 248 pages Chez Allard Astier Auberge Pyrénées-... Less

2008 release, the third installment of this series of timeless Chill tunes selected by the spiritual guide of the Chill Out genre, Mr. José Padilla. Straight from his endless collection, José serves up a new and (always) strictly personal selection of tracks, riding times and seasons and evoking positive feelings in a blend of various musical styles ranging from classic to contemporary sounds. The Balanescu Quartet opens with an exclusive and dreamy version of a classic by Kraftwerk leading to the refined sounds of pronounced artist such as Dorothy Ashby, Chris Montez, Ocho, Jill Scott and the great Nina Simone, who are mixed together perfectly with new artists like Rodney Hunter, Troubleman, Decò, Najwa e Calmstreet. All these gems are collected in this refined and luxurious digibox,... Less

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Release Date: 2008-12-16, Audio CD, Emd Int'l

2003 album from the world renowned Italian pop-opera act. 14 tracks. BMG.

Release Date: 2011-05-10, Audio CD, PID